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Asbestos Removal in Whitton
Asbestos removal for Whitton: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Artex before plastering
- Loft water tanks
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Need asbestos removal in Whitton?
How asbestos removal works in Whitton
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. People often contact us about outbuildings with cement roofs and asbestos found during building work, including water tanks, cement roof sheets and gutters and downpipes.
In London neighbourhoods like Whitton, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Whitton (TW2, TW1, TW7)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
The process
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Outdoor removal in Whitton is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Whitton
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
Whitton properties and asbestos removal
Whitton is about 1 mile west of Twickenham, in Greater London. Whitton is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Whitton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Whitton to London (12 miles away).
In older buildings across Whitton, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. If you let property near Whitton station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Here we cover the TW2, TW1 and TW7 postcode area. Streets in the area include May Road, Mill Road and Ross Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Whitton, we also cover Twickenham (1 mile east), Ivybridge (1 mile north-east), Fulwell (1 mile south), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-east) and Eel Pie Island (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
As a London location, Whitton is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are South Middlesex Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Garden Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Trafalgar Infant School (0.5 miles south) and The Richmond upon Thames School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Duke of Cambridge pub (within half a mile north)
Whitton: your questions answered
Could my house in Whitton contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Whitton station?
Yes. Whitton station is close to the centre of Whitton, and we cover the whole area.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
What does removal cost?
There’s no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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After we have finished in Whitton
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Book the replacement before removal
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Avoid these
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Typical removal jobs in Whitton
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Finds during refurbishment
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Garage roofs and whole garages
At a school such as Royal Military School of Music, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How fibres will be kept down
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
For businesses and landlords in Whitton
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Whitton must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note